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Dismissed6 July 20266004239

Stonecourt, Oldfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 6NL

Planning appeal 6004239 at Stonecourt, Oldfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 6NL (Kirklees) was dismissed on 6 July 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

erection of one and two storey rear extension and alterations

Authority
Kirklees
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
John Morrison
Postcode
HD9 6NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • The effect on the openness of the Green Belt
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and area
  • Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness and any other harm would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to very special circumstances

What decided it

The cumulative volume increase of 68.7% when combined with the existing garage would constitute disproportionate additions to the original building in breach of Green Belt policy, and this harm could not be outweighed by the limited benefits offered.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy LP57Policy LP24Policy 2 of the Holme Valley Neighbourhood Development Plan 2021-2031
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154

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